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Squarrose Knapweed, Azulejos

Centaurea graminofolia

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

The Squarrose Knapweed is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows to a height of about 30–60 centimetres. The leaves are undivided and narrow-lanceolate. The period of flowering is from May until August. The inner flowers are bright purple, the outer ones are azure blue or deep mauve.

Habitat:

Clearing with dispersed pine trees and oaks. Parque Nacional de Sierra de Guadarrama

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/32; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm.

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